Assembling the 3 axis plate continued... again.

These are the pieces in the kit that make up the axis rod. One screws into the other.


Like this. The threaded part is too long, however, and must be cut.


The axis rod is placed into the rodend to measure how much to cut. This is done by eyeballing the Allen bolt. Since the nod and tilt linkages go there, I visualize the level of the related servo horns and note the length of the excess threaded rod that needs to be cut.


I cut the rod using a roto tool.


I blew it and forgot to take a pic of the axis rod assembly in real time, but here is a pic a bit later in the process...place axis rod into rodend, then place beveled washer, nut, axis plate, then lock nut. It should look like the pic above.


Now it's time to add the linkages. Start by removing the rotate servo horn and drilling out the first and last holes using a 3/32 bit.


These are the linkage parts that need to be attached to the rotate servo horn. They consist of a 2/56 ball link, beveled washer, 2/56 allen bolt and 2/56 nut.


Assemble the linkage onto the horn, as shown..bolt, linkage, beveled washer, thread though horn, then secure with nut.


Screw in about 1/2" threaded rod into the ball link.


Thread the other ball link onto the rod so you have two ball links attached to each other.


Reattach horn to servo. Note that linkage is sitting on top of the horn, and NOT mounted underneath.


Attach the other linkage to the rotate arm on the axis rod as shown.

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